KINSTON, N.C. — Following the departure of Delta Private Jets, Kinston Jet Center has assumed FBO operations at the Kinston Regional Jetport (ISO). Managed by ABS Aviation, Kinston Jet Center is committed to a providing a customer care-focused operation, says Michael A. Hodges, president and CEO of ABS Aviation. “We go above and beyond simply […]
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Aviation fuel sales tax replaced in Indiana
Pilots touching down recently to refuel in Indiana have seen a major change in fuel prices. The aviation fuel sales tax of 60 cents per gallon has been replaced by an aviation fuel excise tax of 10 cents per gallon. The Indiana General Assembly passed a law that established the new fuel excise tax, which […]
VNY hosts Community Day
VAN NUYS, Calif. — Hundreds of Van Nuys Airport fans were treated to free airfield tours, aircraft static displays, free prizes and a day of plane spotting at the airport Observation Area. In celebration of the airport’s 85th anniversary and the re-opening of the airport’s main runway 16R, the airport opened its doors to the […]
Would you fly more if avgas was $1 a gallon?
How does fuel price really influence general aviation? This October, a group of companies will use the Skyport aviation laboratory, in San Marcos, Texas, to find out by selling avgas for $1 a gallon. “This experiment isn’t about the cost of avgas,” says Jeff Van West, director of Redbird Media, and spokesman for the experiment. […]
Sean Tucker cuts ribbon on VNY runway, Clay Lacy makes first landing
VAN NUYS, Calif. — More than 300 business, community and aviation industry representatives joined with Los Angeles World Airport officials to open Van Nuys Airport’s (VNY) newly improved main runway, 16R. The $20.5 million, seven-month plan to modernize the airport’s 8,000-foot primary runway marks the largest maintenance project conducted at the airport in more than 50 […]
Pennsylvania to invest $5.4 million in 15 airports
HARRISBURG, Pa. — More than $5.4 million in state and federal money will be invested in 15 Pennsylvania airports to enhance enhance safety and operations. “Pennsylvania’s public-use airports produce more than $23 billion in economic activity every year,” Gov. Tom Corbett said. “This shows why it’s so important to invest in transportation. Improving airport safety […]
Cessna 310 to ‘fly’ over GMU’s new park
A Cessna 310 will soon “fly” over the new aviation-themed park at Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) in South Carolina. “About two weeks ago, I got an email about a static display plane that was being auctioned off by The State of Georgia,” said Joe Frasher, airport director. “The bidding was ending within 48 hours and […]
Customs moves into new facility at FAR
FARGO, N.D. — The U.S. Customs office in at Hector International Airport (FAR) has moved into a new facility located on the North General Aviation Ramp adjacent to Fargo Jet Center (FJC). “Relocating the Customs office to the North General Aviation Ramp improves the service experience for many of our international customers,” says Fargo Jet […]
Search begins for new VNY FBO
Los Angeles World Airports has issued a Request for Qualifications seeking firms interested in operating as a Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Southern California. It’s anticipated that two FBO areas will be made available for lease, according to airport officials. FBO services would include leasing land and buildings, serving the needs […]